Unemployment data is collected
A)through a monthly survey of about 20,000 firms.
B)through a monthly survey of about 60,000 households.
C)from unemployment insurance claims.
D)All of the above are correct.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects unemployment data through a monthly survey of about 60,000 households known as the Current Population Survey (CPS). This survey collects information on individuals' employment status and is considered the primary source of information on national unemployment rates.

Unemployment Data Is Collected